Dr. Learmonth is a developmental psychologist with a research focus on the development of memory, imitation and spatial ability.  Most of her research is with young children. She uses techniques to examine the changes in memory and spatial ability.  Her specific research is currently on imitation, spatial memory and navigation, and memory binding as a window into infantile amnesia.   Recent publications by Dr. Learmonth have appeared in Developmental Science, Psychological Science, Memory and Cognition, the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology and Developmental Psychobiology.

Cognitive development, Comparative development, Memory